ORTHOPEDICS

Flat Feet

As its name indicates, flat foot consists of a flat plantar vault in full contact with the ground. It is characterized by a collapse of the plantar vault due to a deficiency in the ligaments and muscle. It is quite common in young children whose muscular development is not yet complete.

Symptoms

– Pain
– Sensitivity or cramps in the foot, leg and knee
– Outward inclination of the heel
– Discomfort or changes in the way of walking
– Difficulty running